C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E STELLA KOURKOUTA
PERSONAL DETAILS Name Stella (Styliani) Kourkouta Nationality British/ Greek GDC no 69255 GDC specialist lists Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS 2006 Specialist in Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2005 Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS Eng 2005 Diplomate of the Faculty of Homoeopathy, DFHom (Dent) 2000 Specialist in Periodontics & Prosthodontics 2000 Membership in Restorative Dentistry, MRD RCS Eng 1999 Fellowship in Dental Surgery, FDS RCS Eng 1992-93 Master of Medical Science in Restorative Dentistry, MMedSci (Sheff, UK) 1985-91 DipDS, Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 2012 Private Dentistry Awards: Highly commended in the category Best Periodontic Practice 2006 George Cross Fellowship Award, through the British Society of Periodontology, to help support my USA elective study on Implant Therapy in Compromised Sites (USC/ UCLA, Mar - May 2006) 1991 Graduation from University: 3rd highest result in my year 1985 Admission to University: 1st in the success scale in Greece HONORARY APPOINTMENT Oct 2006 - Honorary Consultant Sep 2008 Eastman Dental Hospital & Institute, London, UK IMPLANT FELLOWSHIP Oct 2006 - Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Oct 2007 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA One-year implant research scholarship granted through the International Team for Implantology (ITI, Basel, Switzerland)
CURRENT POSITION Sep 2016 - present Apr 2008 - present June 2015 - Aug 2016 Mar 2009 - June 2014 PAST EMPLOYMENT Oct 2000 - Sep 2006 Mar - Sep 2000 Jan 2000 Sep 1997 - Sep 1999 Sep 1996 - Sep 1997 Sep 1995 - Sep 1996 Feb - Aug 1995 Aug 1994 - Jan 1995 Oct - Dec 1993 Nov 1991 - May 1992 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Endodontics Holford Partners, Curaden Dental Clinic, London, UK Specialist Periodontist Crescent Lodge Dental Practice, London, UK Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Endodontics - Curaden Dental Clinic, London, UK Consultant - Swiss Smile Dental Clinic, London, UK Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Endodontics Specialist Registrar/ Honorary Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry Eastman Dental Hospital & Institute, London, UK Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry (LAT) University Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Senior House Officer in Paediatric Dentistry/ Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (locum) Regional Cleft Lip & Palate Unit, Liverpool, UK Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry Liverpool University Dental Hospital, UK Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, UK Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital of Wales & Cardiff Royal Infirmary, UK House Officer in Restorative Dentistry Bristol University Dental Hospital, UK Tutor in the Diploma course in Periodontology Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK Dental Surgeon Private practice, Thessaloniki, Greece Outcomes of periodontal therapy in specialist private practice. Interproximal tissue dimensions in relation to adjacent implants in the aesthetic zone. Clinical observations and patient aesthetic evaluation. Prospective clinical study on the restoration of periodontally compromised dentitions using cross-
arch bridges made of porcelain fused to a cobalt-chromium alloy. In vitro study on dentine sensitivity. Clinical research project to evaluate the periodontal response to placement of porcelain laminate veneers on anterior teeth.
PUBLICATIONS In print: Kourkouta S. Peri-implantitis management in the esthetic zone in a periodontally compromised patient: Five-year results, including cone-beam computed tomography. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Kourkouta S, Bailey G. Periradicular regenerative surgery in a maxillary central incisor: 7-year results including cone-beam computed tomography. Journal of Endodontics 2014;40(7):1013-9. Kourkouta S. Implant therapy in the esthetic zone: Smile line assessment. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 2011; 31:195-201. Kourkouta S, Dedi KD, Paquette DW, Mol A. Interproximal tissue dimensions in relation to adjacent implants in the anterior maxilla: clinical observations and patient aesthetic evaluation. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2009;20:1375-1385. Kourkouta S, Dedi K, Reside G, Kontogeorgakos V. Heterotopic ossification as a complication of iliac crest bone harvesting in a case of implant therapy. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2009;353-358. Kourkouta S, Hemmings KW, Laurell L. Restoration of periodontally compromised dentitions using cross-arch bridges. Principles of perio-prosthetic patient management. British Dental Journal 2007;203:189-195. Kourkouta S, Darbar UR. An audit of the quality and content of periodontal referrals and the effect of implementing referral criteria. Primary Dental Care 2006;13(3):99-106. McAndrew R, Kourkouta S. Effects of toothbrushing prior and/or subsequent to dietary acid application on smear layer formation and the patency of dentinal tubules. An SEM study. Journal of Periodontology 1995;66:443-448. Kourkouta S, Walsh TF, Davis LG. The effect of porcelain laminate veneers on gingival health and bacterial plaque characteristics. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 1994;21:638-640. Kourkouta S, Walsh TF. From Hippocrates to hygienists: Changing views on periodontal diseases. Dental Health 1993;32:4-7.
ABSTRACTS Kourkouta S, Dedi K, Reside G. Myositis ossificans as a complication of iliac crest bone harvesting. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2007;18(5): Abstr #186. Kourkouta S, Hemmings K, Petrie A, Laurell L. Cross-arch bridges made of porcelain-fused-to-wirobond C. Two-year clinical results. Journal of Dental Research 2006;85, Special Issue B: Abstr #601. Kourkouta S, McAndrew R. Dentine sensitivity - Effects of toothbrushing before and/or after dietary acid application. Journal of Dental Research 1994;73:826 (Abstr #321). Walsh TF, Kourkouta S, Winstanley RB. The effect of porcelain laminate veneers on bacterial plaque growth. Journal of Dental Research 1994;73:825 (Abstr #313). TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Lectures/ Hands-on courses/ Seminars: Implants: Basic science Maintenance care and follow-up in implant therapy Aesthetic Dentistry: Tooth whitening and porcelain laminate veneers / Periodontal plastic surgery Fixed Prosthodontics in periodontally compromised patients Provision of cross-arch bridges in the maxilla Inferior alveolar nerve blocks / Alginate impressions Occlusion An introduction to the Conservation Clinic Introduction to Periodontology Homoeopathy and Dentistry Homoeopathy: history, basic principles and applications to dentistry Tooth whitening Peri-implantitis Aetiology of inflammatory periodontal diseases Restorations and the periodontium
PRESENTATIONS Kourkouta, S. Regenerative periradicular surgery on a maxillary central incisor: Five-year results. IFEA 8 th World Endodontic Congress, Athens, Greece, 6-9 Oct 10 Kourkouta, S. Implant therapy in periodontally compromised patients. ITI Study Club, London, UK, 7 Sep 10 Kourkouta, S. Inter-implant papilla dimensions in the aesthetic zone. 114 th Meeting of the American Dental Society of Europe, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-21 June 08 Kourkouta S, Dedi K, Paquette DW, Mol A. Clinical observations related to the dimensions of inter-implant papillae in the esthetic zone. 23 rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration, Boston, USA, 28 Feb-1 Mar 08 Kourkouta S, Dedi K, Reside G. Myositis ossificans as a complication of iliac crest bone harvesting. European Association of Osseointegration, Barcelona, Spain, 25-27 Oct 07 Kourkouta S, Hemmings K, Petrie A, Laurell L. Cross-arch bridges made of porcelain-fused-to-wirobond C. Twoyear clinical results. IADR, Brisbane, Australia, 28 June-1 July 06 Kourkouta S. A prospective clinical study on the restoration of the periodontally compromised dentition using cross-arch bridges made of porcelain fused to a non-precious alloy. One year results. British Society of Periodontology, The Royal Society, London, UK, 22 Sep 05 Kourkouta S. Implications of menopause on periodontal/ oral health and aesthetics. 3 rd Panhellenic Congress on the Climacteric & the Menopause, Athens, Greece, 4-6 Mar 05 Kourkouta S, Hemmings K, Laurell L. Cross-arch bridges in periodontally compromised dentitions using Wirobond C metal frameworks. Periodontology Department Research Forum, Eastman Dental Institute, London, 30 Apr 04 Kourkouta S, Walsh TF. The quality of porcelain veneer margins and their influence on periodontal health: a scanning electron microscopic evaluation. 7 th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Boston, USA, 1-4 June 00 Kourkouta S, McAndrew R. Dentine sensitivity - Effects of toothbrushing before and/or after dietary acid application. Walsh TF, Kourkouta S, Winstanley RB. The effect of porcelain laminate veneers on bacterial plaque growth.
British Society of Dental Research, Sheffield, UK, Apr 94
ELECTIVE STUDY (Mar - May 06) Centres: University of Southern California School of Dentistry (USC), and University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, USA Purpose of visit: Main area of interest: Implant placement and restoration in compromised sites COURSES/ MEETINGS 30 th / 29 th Annual Meetings of the Academy of Osseointegration San Francisco, USA, 12-14 Mar 2015 / Seattle, USA, 6-8 Mar 2014 The Art of Endodontics: A system-based approach, Dr L Stephen Buchanan Santa Barbara, California, USA, 17-18 Apr 2014 The 11 th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Boston, USA, 6-9 June 13 28 th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration: Moving forward: Evidence, Experience, Excellence Tampa, Florida, USA, 7-9 Mar 13 27 th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration: Technology to practice Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 1-3 Mar 12 IFEA 8 th World Endodontic Congress Athens, Greece, 6-9 Oct 10 Contemporary treatment of the atrophic posterior maxilla (Sinus lift course) New York University, New York, USA, 30 Apr-1 May 10 114 th Meeting of the American Dental Society of Europe Lisbon, Portugal, 19-21 June 08 23 rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration Boston, USA, 28 Feb-1 Mar 08 16 th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration Barcelona, Spain, 25-27 Oct 07 6 th Dental Implant Therapy Symposium University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 5 Oct 07 ITI World Symposium New York, USA, 26-28 Apr 2007 The L D Pankey Lecture: The esthetic makeover more than pretty porcelain University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 2 Mar 07 Hot topics in Dentistry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 26 Jan 07 Accelerated Implant Dentistry: the team approach to dental implant therapy ensures long-term success University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 15 Dec 06 5 th Esthetic and Dental Implant Therapy Symposium University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 9-11 Nov 06 84 th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR Brisbane, Australia, 28 June-1 July 06
Comprehensive surgical and restorative implant training programme: Implant therapy in the aesthetic zone University of Southern California School of Dentistry, USA, 21-23 Apr 06 Advanced Implant Therapy: from immediate tooth replacement to controlled tissue reconstruction, Dr Sascha Jovanovic University of California in Los Angeles, USA, 10-14 Apr 06 Intra- and extra-oral events post-extraction, Dr Jan Lindhe University of Southern California, USA, 1 Apr 06 Update on Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, Dr Terry Donovan University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 31 Mar 06 Role of the dentist in providing non-surgical soft tissue facial aesthetics Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK, 25 Nov 05 Direct anterior aesthetic composite restorations, Dr L Vanini San Fedele Intelvi, Italy, 22-23 July 05 The 8 th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry New concepts and optimal dental practice Boston, USA, 10-13 June 04 An approach to Restorative Dentistry, M Wise Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK, 28 Nov 03 11 th biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology Athens, Greece, 2-4 Oct 03 Guided bone regeneration, sinus grafting and implant placement, D Buser London, UK, 13 Sep 03 EUROPERIO 4 European Federation of Periodontology Berlin, Germany, 19-21 June 03 10 th Annual Scientific Congress of the European Association of Osseointegration Milan, Italy, 13-17 Sep 01 Management of failed endodontic treatment Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK, 9 Mar 01 EUROPERIO 3 European Federation of Periodontology Geneva, Switzerland, 8-11 June 00 7 th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Advanced Implant Reconstruction (Branemark implants) Boston, USA, 31 May-4 June 00 International Symposium on Osteology Giorgio Cini Foundation, Venice, Italy, 14-16 May 98 Basic Combined Surgical & Prosthetic Clinical Course (Branemark Implants) Branemark Clinic, Gothenburg, Sweden, 30 Mar-3 Apr 98 Surgical/ Prosthetic course on Implantology (Straumann Co.) London, UK, 25-26 Nov 94 Annual Conferences/ Scientific Meetings of the British Society of Periodontology, British Prosthodontic Conference, British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry, British Society of Restorative Dentistry, British Society of Dental Research MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES American Academy of Osseointegration (AO) British Society of Periodontology (BSP), British Dental Association (BDA)
PERSONAL INTERESTS Alternative medicine: Homoeopathy. Dancing, Swimming, Travelling, Cooking, Cake Decorating.